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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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