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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information the dramatic 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 interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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