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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic education technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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