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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in electronic educational technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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