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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)