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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education