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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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