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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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