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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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