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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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