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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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