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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yemen to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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