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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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