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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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