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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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