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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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