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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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