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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education experiments. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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