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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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