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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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