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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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