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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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