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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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