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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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