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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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