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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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