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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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