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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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