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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Yemen to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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