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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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