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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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