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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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