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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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