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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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