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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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