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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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