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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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