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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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