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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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