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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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