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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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