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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning technology enable people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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