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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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