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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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