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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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