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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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