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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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