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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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