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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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