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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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