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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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