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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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