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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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