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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond 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 stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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