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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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