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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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