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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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