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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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