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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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