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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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