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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models 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 educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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