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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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