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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to understand these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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