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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yemen to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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