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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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