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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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