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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic educational technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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