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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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