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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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