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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Corporations want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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