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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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