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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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