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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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