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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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