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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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