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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open education experiments. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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