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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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