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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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