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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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