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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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