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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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