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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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