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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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