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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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