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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the 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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