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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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