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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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