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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open education experiments. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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