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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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