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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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