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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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