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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in digital education technology have enabled humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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