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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor 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 digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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