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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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