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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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