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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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