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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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