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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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