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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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