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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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