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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach 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 massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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