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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses 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 always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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