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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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