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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Yemen to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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