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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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