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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in electronic educational technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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