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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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