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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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