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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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