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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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