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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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