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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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