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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled people all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Tunisia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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