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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. People want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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