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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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