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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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