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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better grasp these open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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