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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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