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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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