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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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