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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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