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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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