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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in electronic education technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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