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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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