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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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