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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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