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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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