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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in digital education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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