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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better perceive these open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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