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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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