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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

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