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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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