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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open education experiments. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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