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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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