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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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