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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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