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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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