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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition