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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning are empowering people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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