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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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