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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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