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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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