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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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