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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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