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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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