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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in digital education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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