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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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