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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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