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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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