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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in e-learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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