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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning have enabled students all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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