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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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