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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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