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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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