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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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