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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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