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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic educational technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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