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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)