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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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