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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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