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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic educational technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to understand these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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