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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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