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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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