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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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