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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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