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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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