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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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