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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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