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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yemen to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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