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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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