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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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