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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources