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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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