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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yemen to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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