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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in electronic education technology have empowered humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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