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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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