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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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