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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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