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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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