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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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