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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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