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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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