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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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