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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to understand these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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