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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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