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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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