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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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