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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in digital education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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