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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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