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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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