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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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