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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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