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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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