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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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