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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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