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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have enabled learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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