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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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