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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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