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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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