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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses 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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