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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open education experiments. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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