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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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