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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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