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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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