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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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