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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative 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 we get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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