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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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