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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online education enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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