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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to understand these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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