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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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