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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these open education ventures. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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