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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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