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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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