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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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