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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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