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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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