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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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