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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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