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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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