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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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