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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better grasp these open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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