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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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