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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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