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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology enable humans all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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