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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online education are empowering learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high attrition?

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MOOCS And Open Education