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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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