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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in elearning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? 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 organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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