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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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