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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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