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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning enable people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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