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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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