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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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