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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled students all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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