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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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