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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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