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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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