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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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