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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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