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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning are empowering people all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Professors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the 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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