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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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