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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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