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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational experiments. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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