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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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