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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental 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 participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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