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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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