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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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