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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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