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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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