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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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