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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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