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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online education have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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