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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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