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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in digital education technology enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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