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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Pros And Cons