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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open educational experiments. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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