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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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