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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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