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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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