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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online education are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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