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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Yemen to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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