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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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