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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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