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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we guarantee 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 institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational experiments. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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