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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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