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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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