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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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