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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning are enabling humans all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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