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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in digital education technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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