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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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