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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning are empowering humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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