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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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