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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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