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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yemen to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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