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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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