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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yemen to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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