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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to understand these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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