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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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