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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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