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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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