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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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