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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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