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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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