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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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