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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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