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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yemen to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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