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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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