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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yemen to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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