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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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