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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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