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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in elearning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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