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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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