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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning enable people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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