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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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