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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to understand these promising new open education experiments. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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