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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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