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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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