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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in elearning are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open education endeavours. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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