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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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