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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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