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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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