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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Yemen to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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