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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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