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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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