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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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