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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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