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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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