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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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