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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning have enabled learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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