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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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