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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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