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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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