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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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