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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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