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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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