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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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