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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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