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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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