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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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