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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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