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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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