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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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