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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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