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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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