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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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