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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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