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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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