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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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