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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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