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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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