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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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