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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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