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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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