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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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