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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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