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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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