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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better grasp these significant new open educational experiments. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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