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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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