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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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