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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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