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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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