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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yemen to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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