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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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