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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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