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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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