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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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