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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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