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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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