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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yemen to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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