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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Yemen to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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