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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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