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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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