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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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