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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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