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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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