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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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