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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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