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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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