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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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