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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning make it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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