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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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