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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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