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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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