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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education experiments. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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