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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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