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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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