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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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