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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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