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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online education technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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