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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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