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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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