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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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