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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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