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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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