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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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