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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning make it possible for humans in all parts of 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 mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations must deal with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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