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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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