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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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