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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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