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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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