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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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