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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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