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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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