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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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