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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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