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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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