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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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