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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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