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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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