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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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