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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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