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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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