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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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