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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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