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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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