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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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