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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning have empowered people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yemen to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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