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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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