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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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