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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in elearning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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