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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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