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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yemen to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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