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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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