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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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