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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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