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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning enable learners all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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