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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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