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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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