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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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