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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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