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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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