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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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