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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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