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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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