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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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