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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning have empowered people all over the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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