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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yemen to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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