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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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