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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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