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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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