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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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