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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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