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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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