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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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