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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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