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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business 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 organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education experiments. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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