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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Yemen to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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