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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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