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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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