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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better understand these open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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