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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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