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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in digital education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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