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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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