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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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