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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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