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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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