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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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