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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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