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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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