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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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