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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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