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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education enable learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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