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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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