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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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