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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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