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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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