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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online education are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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