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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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