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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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