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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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