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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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