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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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