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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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