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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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