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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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