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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online education have enabled people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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