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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Yemen to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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