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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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