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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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