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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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