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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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