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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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