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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in e-learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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