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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in digital education technology enable learners all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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