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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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