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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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