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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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