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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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