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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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