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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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