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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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