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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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