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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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