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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the most important 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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