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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yemen to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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