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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning have empowered people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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