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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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