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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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