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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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