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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of 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 electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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