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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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