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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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