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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yemen to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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