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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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