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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these promising new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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