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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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