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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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