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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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