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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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