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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online education have enabled humans all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this crescive desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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