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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners assure that teachers 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 experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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