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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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