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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New changes in e-learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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