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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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