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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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