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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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