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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student 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 online education becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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