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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yemen to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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