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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning make it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Yemen to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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