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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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