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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in digital education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yemen to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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