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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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