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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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