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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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