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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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