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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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