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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these open education undertakings. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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