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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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