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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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