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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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