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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online education have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Yemen to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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