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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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