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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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